We are excited to announce to you the first Black Appalachian Young and Rising Gathering November 8th-10th at the Pine Mountain Settlement School in Pine Mountain, KY. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a weekend full of fun, friendship, collective learning and growth. Registration will close Sunday, October 27th with a maximum of 60 attendees.

***This event is only for Black youth between the ages of 14-30 from throughout the Central and Southern Appalachian region- if you have any questions about this please feel free to reach out to us at mekyahdavis.stayproject@gmail.com or stayproject@gmail.com***

Black Appalachian Young and Rising is also committed to creating inclusive and safe spaces for all participants with various experiences within the Appalachian region. Any personal identification information that we are asking (but may not be requiring) is to allow us to make sure we are honoring this commitment to represent and create space for young Black people from the region, regardless of gender, class, sexual orientation, abilities, or background.

Please take a few moments to fill out the questions below with as much detail as possible to help us give you the best experience possible.